Alpine Pine Vole vs Alpine Toughshank

Microtus multiplex compared with Gymnopus alpinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Alpine Toughshank
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Omphalotaceae
Genus Microtus Gymnopus
Species Microtus multiplex Gymnopus alpinus

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Alpine Toughshank

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Alpine Toughshank
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpine Toughshank

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Alpine Pine Vole

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpine Toughshank

The Alpine Toughshank (Gymnopus alpinus) is a species in the genus Gymnopus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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